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2018 Lexus RC 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · E1 PEC

E1 PEC

2018 Lexus RC (2.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 30 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 69,865 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
LEXUS RC
Year / Origin
2018 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 28 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
69,865 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 2.5L
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MOT Status
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Valid until 28 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Hybrid Electric (Clean)
Year
2018
Engine
2494cc
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E1 PEC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
  • 69,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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E1 PEC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 06:09
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Lexus Rc (E1 PEC) between March 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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E1 PEC Mileage History

  1. 28/03/202344,658 mi
  2. 28/03/202453,600 mi+8,942 mi
  3. 28/03/202453,600 mi
  4. 13/03/202562,026 mi+8,426 mi
  5. 12/03/202669,865 mi+7,839 mi

Average of roughly 8,525 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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2018 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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